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We did the lucky lady Napali morning snorkel tour. We had an all-female crew including the crew which was awesome! Captain Amber, plus crew members Kai and Jane took incredible care of us. They ensured we all understood the safety protocols and made everything clear. They frequently brought around drinks and snacks (and later, lunch) Amber allowed a few young kids the opportunity to take the wheel, and shared some of Hawaii's culture/legends with us. Plus tidbits of pop culture and geology when relevant. One of the highlights was Amber's very skillful maneuvering the bow of the boat under a waterfall so those who wanted to get wet could (I'm seriously amazed- it is pretty close to a rocky cliff and she was so precise in her execution). Snorkeling was just OK but we did see a sea turtle almost immediately so that made it all worthwhile. I also thought it was nice that Jane hung out in the water sitting on a surf board the whole time so if anyone needed anything they could ask. She would keep an eye out and occasionally alert snorkelers if we were going too far or too close to something that could be dangerous. We unexpectedly saw dolphins while we were cruising which was very exciting --- and the coast was just stunning. Lunch was nothing special but there was a choice for vegetarians (veggie wrap) or meat eaters (turkey wrap) plus chips and a cookie. After snorkeling, they made cocktails--- mai tais were standard but they were able and willing to make other basic drinks. They were great with a few guests who found themselves seasick. They went around the boat offering to help guests take photos in front of the coast. And cruising on the way back getting splashed on the major swells while Amber switched the music to "highway to the danger zone" was the perfect ending.
Kate BlockKate Block
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JR and Matt make Kauai Sea Tours the must do adventure tour on Kauai! JR’s boat handing skills and easy going ways make him the right person to be your Na’Pali coast guide. Matt complements JR providing direction to keep everyone safe, informed about Kauai’s past and everything you see, as well as being the phone photo guru for anyone willing to let him. Dolphins, turtles, sharks, caves, waterfalls, cliffs, history lessons, the sun, the sea, and beautiful Kauai and that was just while cruising the coast. Lunch wraps were excellent (with chips and ice cold beverages), the setting was even better. Learning about our collective past is always good; Matt and JR make interesting and their passion is very evident! The snorkeling was also outstanding with lots of fish along the reef and a couple of sea turtles that blessed us with their presence. JR demonstrated exceptional knowledge of the sea, wind, and waves throughout the trip and both JR and Matt made it memorable!! We had one couple who were on their second trip, and we will do it again when we’re back on Kauai. I had so much fun and learned so much. Worth every penny and every minute. Parking is easy - read the directions in your email to park in the right spot.Our check in time was 6:40am and the doors opened at 6:30am. They provide dry bags to put your stuff in - including your cameras and phone that you can keep with you to access for pictures as needed.
Bob AtkinBob Atkin
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We did the Imiloa Sunset Tour w/o Snorkeling on Sep 14th which overall left us with mixed feelings. Two stars for the friendly crew and the views which were indeed nice. We ended up booking this spontaneously after a helicopter tour left us longing for more of the Na Pali coast. The tour started off well and we sped relatively quickly towards the coast section. A single soft drink was handed out and given few very short stops were made, there was little chance to drink more and/or use the bathroom. (Very bumpy when the boat cruises at max. speed). Once we reached the Kalalau beach section, the boat turned around and began the way back to the harbor - this felt overall a little rushed: quick stop, photo opp and back you go. The frustration started on the way back when the boat just went full speed back to the harbor. Again dinner and drinks were handed out but given the captain made no attempt to stop it was nearly impossible to drink, or even eat let alone using the bathroom. Multiple guests refused the dinner altogether. The food itself was nice but rather snack-sized. It all felt needlessly rushed. We ended up being back to the harbor ahead of sunset and actually needed to go past the bay to then turn around to not be too early back in. When we stopped for sunset I rushed for the toilet as they weren’t accessible for the past 4 hours or so. The sunset itself was nice and given the bumpy ride back, I was surprised how calm the boat was in the water once the engines were off. This left me wondering why we didn’t at least stop or slowed down ~10 minutes or so for dinner as well? Now I can fully understand that no one can influence the sea, weather and so on but what I found most frustrating is that there was absolutely 0 communication from the captain on the way back. This left us and many passengers guessing. It would’ve been so easy to just explain why we go back so fast or why we didn’t at least briefly stop for dinner, etc. but instead there was just silence for ~2 hours. Again in concept a great tour and we have some great pictures and memories but very erratic execution from the captain here.
Oliver ArndtOliver Arndt
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Summary: Didn’t really get to see the Napali cost, and therefore was left disappointed. No flexibility on refunds or rescheduling, would recommend another company other than Kauai Sea tours. We did tour on the raft on 24 November 2023. Briefing was delayed by roughly 15 minutes so we overheard a briefing of a different company. They mentioned what we’ve already anticipated by looking at the weather forecast: waves are too high, and it was too stormy to go to the Nepali coast today. They mentioned that they were really sorry for this, they could not influence the weather and therefore they offered a refund if participants would not want to go on the alternative tour to the south shore. This is how I anticipated the action of Kauai Sea adventure as well. However, this did not happen, in the briefing the captain mentioned that if we what to do the south shore tour we would be eligible for refund or rescheduling. Some of the group wanted this (us as well). They then said that, despite the weather forecast, he trusts his gut feeling, and we should go outside to the coast. Because of that, we were not eligible for any refund or rescheduling a person also asked service desk, but they also denied this. With that went to the coast, and basically could not see anything as the sea fog, caused by the wavy conditions (that were known before), eliminated the view. Additionally we could not even go to the cathedrals because the high surf warning (that was also known before) did not allow the raft to go any further than a certain point. Therefore, we were left truly disappointed, traveling all the way to Hawaii, and spending that much money to see the beautiful cost just to not see it, especially when it could’ve been just rescheduled like all other tour providers did. Therefore, I can not recommend this company, I would definitely use a different tour next time that has the customers best interest at heart.
Fabian WiggertFabian Wiggert
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First off I want to let everyone know we did the raft. Secondly our crew was awesome (Noah and Ren). Now to the meat and potatoes. Unfortunately for me and my wife we got stuck in the very front of the raft, about 2-2.5 feet from the very front of the boat. I’m above average fit/muscular, etc and in my 30s my wife is in her late 20s and is very fit too. We both run, lift weights, etc. if you have to sit in the very front two spots, just get off the boat before you start. My a** is raw and I’ve never had to HODL (hold on for dear life) more in my entire life. My wife just got done sleeping 12 hours and the back of her legs and hands are raw/rug burned. I thought I was going to fall off the raft at least 25 times throughout the trip while I was gripping the rope on the raft as hard as I could. I don’t fault Noah or Ren for this at all, the raft just isn’t great in mild/rough waters….especially if you’re in the very front. I legit burned over 800+ calories while holding the rope and trying not to fall off the raft (picture attached). It was a legitimate workout. I will say that we saw several pods of dolphins, sea turtles and rode into several caves. Our personal experience was somewhat ruined due to us sitting in the front of the boat trying not to die. Overall, I wouldn’t pay $400+ for this experience, I would chose a larger boat that’s a little more stable in the rough waters. Kauai Sea Tours, get Noah and Ren a newer, bigger boat. They deserve it. Both crew members were very knowledgeable and spoke about historic areas while on the tour. They were both very friendly as well. Lunch was a large turkey wrap with cookies and chips. It was solid. You couldn’t pay me to ride in the VERY front seats or even do it for free.
Nick QuatrockyNick Quatrocky
10
The Lucky Lady "Sunset Dinner Cruise" is the longest of the three currently running along the Na'Pali coast on the west side of Kauai out of Port Allen. We were here on 2/2/22 celebrating our 20th wedding anniversary (02/02/02). It's a great time to come as the humpback whales are here to calve and mate. We saw a number of whales and a couple of calves, and also stopped for a few minutes to watch a small group of spinner dolphins around the boat. Captain James did a great job of narrating our excursion, lots of interesting information. The crew were very attentive and friendly. Soft drinks and snacks are brought frequently on the outbound leg, and beer, wine, and mai tais begin circulating once the boat turns south. The chicken teriyaki dinner needs to be upgraded -- it's the only 'less-than-five-stars' part of the trip There are only 45-50 passengers on board, and there's only one of these each day, so don't come to Kauai thinking you'll just walk up and get a seat at the last minute. The two other cruises were sold out at least 5-weeks in advance when I booked this date between Christmas and New Year's Eve ... and this is the slowest visitor month of the year. You can only see the Na'Pali coast from on the water or in the air ... you cannot drive here ... so don't leave Kauai without at least one kind of trip like this (or a snorkeling trip). There is no way to adequately describe the sights.
Max HerrMax Herr
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attractions: Holo Holo Charters, Capt Andy's, Captain J's Kauai Offshore Adventures, Blue Dolphin Charters, Glass Beach, Glass Beach, Catamaran Kahanu, Hanapepe Town Park, Kauai Soto Zen Temple Zenshuji, Kauai Soto Zen Temple Zenshuji, restaurants: Kauai Island Brewing Company, Paco's Tacos Authentic Mexican Food, Port Allen Sunset Grill & Bar, Kauai Ramen, Unkos Kitchen, Wong's Chinese Restaurant, Omoide Bakery & Delicatessen, Da Wicked Brew LLC, McDonald's, Subway
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